Monday just wasn't the day for Lawrenceville's offense. They fell just short of the Robinson Maroons by a score of 2-0 on Monday. The Indians were given a dose of their own medicine in this game as the Maroons apparently hadn't forgotten their loss the last time these teams played back in May of 2024.
Allison Evans spent all 7.2 innings on the mound, and it's clear why: she surrendered just two earned runs on five hits and racked up six Ks. She has been nothing but reliable: she hasn't given up more than two walks in six consecutive appearances.
At the plate, Lawrenceville saw four different players step up and record at least one hit. One of them was Erin Harris, who went 2-for-4 with one stolen base.
Lawrenceville has also traveled a rocky road recently, having lost three of their last four contests. That's put a noticeable dent in their 7-15 record this season. Even worse, they were so close so many times: the defeats came by an average of only 1.67 runs. As for Robinson, the win (which was their third in a row) raised their record to 14-12.
Both teams will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Lawrenceville will square off against Martinsville at 4:30 p.m. on Tuesday. The Indians are facing the Bluestreaks at the right time seeing as the Bluestreaks are stuck on a three-game losing streak. As for Robinson, they will take on Paris at 4:30 p.m. on Tuesday. The Maroons' pitchers better be ready for this one: the Tigers have averaged an impressive 7.4 runs per game this season.
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